Tag: India

The crisp autumn air with cooler nights and warm, breezy days, call for hitting the gas and blazing the trails of the country. More so, if you are in Delhi or surrounding cities/towns and want to explore the neighboring states. …

Pune is a city that is close to some of the most picturesque destinations in the Western Ghats. With self-driven cars easily available, one can plan a road trip anytime. Here are some destinations worth the drive.

There’s no reason to be ashamed of finding comfort in familiarity. And travelling, like everything else in life, isn’t a competition. It’s not about how many countries you visit, but about the joy you find in each trip. As someone …

The pristine Varkala Beach was our first introduction to Kerala, one of India’s most celebrated travel destinations. That was over five years ago. Today, Ayurvedic retreats have mushroomed all over God’s own country and every three to five star hotel …

Named after its founder Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743), Jaipur is a vibrant city that never fails to charm. Buildings painted in bright hues of pink, shops offering lip smacking kachoris and rich faloodas, and bazaars that teem with exquisite …

It was towards the end of September that we undertook the 1.5 hour drive from Porbandar Airport to Mercure Dwarka. But looking at the bright blue skies and light green foliage, one would never guess that many parts of the …

Every person who has been to Hyderabad would admit that an authentic travel experience to this city is incomplete without a trip to the Charminar along with a generous plate of biryani. Hotels in Hyderabad are usually filled with travelers …

Our first introduction to Kolkata (then, Calcutta), was through Dominique Lapierre’s moving account of Hasari Pal, a poor Bihari man who comes to Anand Nagar, the City of Joy, in Calcutta for a better life, only to find that Calcutta …

Ramada Alleppey is a hotel with a resort-like ambience, so you get your swimming pool, luxury Ayurvedic spa, stunning backwater views and leisure games at the price of a five star business hotel (upwards of Rs 5000 per night). We …

I’ve been researching Bali and Indonesia thoroughly for my upcoming honeymoon. And I’ve come across a lot of scary literature about the corruption, thievery and chaos rampant in the country. But there’s one common thread in all the advisories. They …

If you find yourself in India’s regal capital city for just 48 hours, fret not. Cover the lion’s share of New Delhi’s architectural marvels, garden paradises and culinary secrets over an exciting weekend with this guide.

On my third visit to India’s regal capital city, I had the good fortune of staying at Holiday Inn New Delhi International Airport, a four star hotel popular among frequent business travellers. While the spacious rooms and stellar service make …

I’ve always wondered why ‘playing’ with the aid of toys, or sometimes nothing at all, is only the purview of children. For adults, all ‘play’ is bound by rules, be it sports, video games or board games. Over a weekend …

Living next to acres of verdant vineyards has been a long-cherished dream and it comes true for a few days at Fratelli Vineyards. In the morning, I wake up to see the workers at the winery setting up the processes …

Nashik is India’s own Napa Valley, dotted as it is with wineries and vineyards of all shapes and sizes. And while I’ve passed through several times, I’ve never really been to the famous vineyards thus far. Little Vinsura Winery tucked …